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Y661 GAF

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,284 mi
Last recorded206,284 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 GAF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 206,284 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to rear axle

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Jun 2018 190,523 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 190,523 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 176,405 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to limit

nearside strut top bearing slightly seized

slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link

Fail 31 May 2017 176,405 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all four (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

nearside strut top bearing slightly seized

Pass 19 May 2016 162,774 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 162,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 149,987 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 149,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 138,032 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Roughness in n/s/f suspension top mounting bearing

Rubber boots perished on both front lower ball joints

Fail 29 May 2014 138,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Roughness in n/s/f suspension top mounting bearing

Rubber boots perished on both front lower ball joints

Pass 29 May 2013 125,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight roughness in n/s/f suspension top bearing

Pass 22 May 2012 112,944 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 112,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2011 101,886 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 95,115 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear bumpstop perished

offside rear tyre wall slightly perished

pipe on steering rack coroded

Pass 29 May 2009 88,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 83,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 74,750 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 66,876 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 66,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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Y661 GAF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 90,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y661 GAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y661 GAF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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